Important Dates

Date	Event
November 3, 2025	Applications open! Check the Eligibility page to see if you meet the requirements! And if you are, apply here.
November 13 4:00 PM CST	Info Webinar: Everything You Wanted to Know about Applying to the RBPC Register HERE or at the bottom of the FAQ page of the website
December 11 4:00 PM CST	Info Webinar: Everything You Wanted to Know about Applying to the RBPC Register HERE or at the bottom of the FAQ page of the website
January 31, 2026 11:59 PM CST	Applications close
Early to Mid February	Application Screening process
February 17 12:00 PM CST	Announcement of startups invited to RBPC 2026
February 23 by 5:00 PM CST	Invited startups confirm commitment to compete via the application platform; last day to withdraw without penalty.
April 9-11	RBPC at Rice University in Houston, Texas